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Add 45/30 and 14/16

1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 14/16

45/30 + 14/16 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    45/30 = 45 × 8/30 × 8 = 360/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    14/16 = 14 × 15/16 × 15 = 210/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/240 + 210/240 = 360 + 210/240 = 570/240
  5. 570/240 simplified gives 19/8
  6. So, 45/30 + 14/16 = 19/8
    In mixed form: 23/8

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